NBA Injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo sustains calf injury in Bucks' loss to Nuggets
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Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' 102-100 defeat to the Denver Nuggets with a right calf injury after playing through discomfort for most of the game. The two-time MVP expects to miss four to six weeks following an MRI on Saturday, sidelining him past the February 5 trade deadline. This marks another setback in a season plagued by calf issues for Antetokounmpo.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffered an abdominal strain during Tuesday night's win over the Orlando Magic and will miss at least the next five games. The reigning NBA MVP, selected as an All-Star starter, will not participate in the game in Los Angeles and faces re-evaluation after the break. The injury tests the Thunder's depth amid a tough schedule against Western Conference playoff contenders.
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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee, sidelining him indefinitely as the NBA trade deadline nears. The injury occurred during a loss to the Dallas Mavericks and comes amid uncertainty about his future with the team. Kuminga had recently returned to the rotation following Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL tear.